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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,033.80, 1,465,082.40 and 659,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,033.80, 1,465,082.40 and 659,169.20 is: 987,427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,033.80 : 1,465,082.40 = 659,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,033.80/1,465,082.40 = 659,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,033.80x = 1,465,082.40 × 659,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,033.80x = 965,737,193,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,737,193,542.08/978,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,427.22

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